Excerpt from RV Oopsies: Stop, Look, and Assess the Mess (Larry MacDonald)
Are you a now-grounded RVer? We have some good reading for you! Fun and informative! Get ready to avoid 101 mishaps when you are released with your RV onto the world's highways.
99. STOP, LOOK,
AND ASSESS THE MESS
Steve was
backing his Class C motorhome into a campsite with his wife in the passenger
seat. He heard shouts coming from an adjacent campsite and stopped to see what
all the commotion was about. He had backed over a small cedar tree, which was
lodged at a rakish angle under the rear quarter section. In his haste to
extricate his rig from the tree, Steve pulled forward. RIPPPP! The partially uprooted tree ripped off the lower side and
rear aluminum panels.
After
sheepishly replanting the tree, Steve used a handful of metal screws to
temporarily reattach the RV panels. His final fix involved a pricey visit to
the body shop. Since the mishap, Steve always ensures that his wife is watching
behind the rig to give directions when he backs up. He even purchased a set of
headphones so they can communicate without shouting or arm waving.
Helpful hint: If your
rig ever gets entangled in tree branches, always stop and assess whether less
damage will occur by judiciously cutting off branches rather than simply
pulling away and hoping for the best.
Meet Larry
Larry MacDonald has a Ph.D. in Experimental Psychology and over 30 years of experience RVing and freelance writing for various magazines, including MotorHome, Trailer Life, and Canadian RVinglds.
His book, RV Oopsies: 101 Dumb Things That RVers Do! is a compilation of ten years of research on RV mishaps, rated from “dumb” to “dumbest,” with helpful hints on how they could have been avoided. A “must-read” for all RVers, new and seasoned, wanting to save some grief and cash by learning what not to do while RVing.
In his latest book, Travels with Elly: Reflections on Canada by an RVer and His Dog, the author travels from coast to coast in a trailer with his wife and pets, including their poodle, Elly, in order to gain a better understanding of his adopted country. An informative read for armchair travelers with a spirit of adventure, for those wanting to learm more about Canada, and for any cross-Canada traveler, especially RVers and dog lovers
Read about Travels with Elly.
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